Olympus 1 vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 1 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was manufactured 10 months after the HX300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 grades vs the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 1 comes with external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 vs Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 vs the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and HX300 is 79 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and HX300.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will give more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.